In all, there is legal action ongoing in 23 different countries, largely related to Apple's claims that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 infringes on patents it owns. Action is also reportedly planned in other territories.

Samsung, though, is planning a counterattack in Korea as soon as the iPhone 5 hits the market.

"For as long as Apple does not drop mobile telecommunications functions, it would be impossible for it to sell its i-branded products without using our patents. We will stick to a strong stance against Apple during the lingering legal fights," a senior Samsung executive, who was not named, told the Korea Times.

Samsung has appealed against rulings in Germany and is counter-suing Apple in Australia, though as the report notes, has resisted a full-on dogfight with Apple over the lawsuits.